Orientite

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Orientite

Orientite

Ca₈Mn³⁺₁₀(SiO₄)₃(Si₃O₁₀)₃(OH)₁₀·4H₂O

Sorosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₈Mn³⁺₁₀(SiO₄)₃(Si₃O₁₀)₃(OH)₁₀·4H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
—
Luster
—
Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
Pmm2
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
9.BJ.05
Dana classification
58.3.1.2
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Orn
Locality
🇨🇺 Bueycito
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after Oriente Province

Source: Wikidata

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